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1987 James 2012

James William "JIMBO" Pace

July 31, 1987 — September 16, 2012

JAMES WILLIAM PACE, affectionately known as "Jimbo" was born on July 31, 1987, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to the proud parents of James (Wesley) and Edwinter (Winkie) Pace in Philadelphia Pensylvania. Jimo recieved his education in the Philadelphia Public School System, later recieving his GED. In 2006, Jimbo began working at Starbucks as a Barista. He was a dedicated and hard working employee who was loved by his co-workers, managers, and customers. One fond memory was, immediately after the birth of his youngest son. Saamir (SaaSaa), he left the hospital and showed up to open the store for business. He never missed a day of working nor opening the store on his scheduled days. In 2011, Jimbo became employed with USA Airways as a Fleet Service Agent. During this time he worked two jobs until he realized he wasn't spending enough time with his family. At this time, Jimbo made the decesion to work exclusively at USA Airways. At USAirways, Jimbo started doing ramp services, but found his Niche working Lavatory and Water Services at USAirways International Terminal. Again, Jimbo proved himself to be a hard worker, loved and respected by co-workers and management. Jimbo's parents taught him to be respectful of others and instilled in him the importance of making an honest living. His sense of values carried over from his personal life into his professional life. If you followed him on Facebook, Twitter or Instantgram, you knew his personality. He was funny , entertaining and witty. He always had a joke for you. Jimbo was a loving Father and a devoted Son and brother. He loved playing basketball, his Xbox, eating and working. He was very outspoken on "Twitter." Whenever you saw him, he always had a smile He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Jean Elizabeth and Roy Lee Pace and his daughter, Sharaye Jahnail Pace. He leaves to mourn their tremendous loss: his beloved parents, Wesley and Winkie: his beloved sister, Ashley Nicole, his Fiancee Kenya Jackson (KK) two sons, Semaj Janez and Saamir Mikah maternal grandmother, Frances Brown: stepmothers Tamel Pace and Starr Washington: step-sister, Keionna Fulton and a host of Aunts, Uncles, counsins and Friends.
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Visitation

Saturday, September 22, 2012

8:00 - 10:00 am

Mitchum-Wilson Funeral Home, Inc.

1410 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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Ivy Hill Cemetery

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